OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
OM System
51 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Viltrox
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
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Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 51 reviews
The Viltrox lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional value, sharp image quality, and solid build. Users praise the fast apertures and autofocus performance, though some note issues with chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes and noisy autofocus on certain models. Overall, these lenses are seen as a budget-friendly alternative that punches above their price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Solid metal construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- Noisy autofocus in video
- Slow autofocus in low light
- No weather sealing
- Front-heavy on small bodies
Value for money 18
Image quality 20
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 15
Bokeh 6
Low light performance 8
Scores
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Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS | Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 13 |
| Groups | 15 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | HD multilayer nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Olympus OM | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.06 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 560 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.7x | 1:6.66★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF 9mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.